# Conceptual Chainless Bikes Ikea's Bicycle Frame is Maintainence-Free with a Drive Belt Mechanism By M | Published 2016-04-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-frame References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/posts/51805/Ikea-to-Begin-Selling-a-Chain-less-Bicycle) & [ikea](http://www.ikea.com) Popular Swedish furniture brand [Ikea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunrider-1) is stepping into the realm of vehicle design with a conceptual [bicycle frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vika-x) that will offer chainless mobility thanks to a maintenance-free design. The bike is engineered to require minimal tune up from the consumer while still operating at a optimal functionality for a smooth and cost-effective ride. The Ikea [Sladda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-therapy-site) bike is designed for consumers seeking a ride that requires minimal if no tune up at all, with a quality built frame. The frame opts for a chainless design that instead relies on a drive belt that won't rust or wear down for up to 15,000-kilometres. In addition, the bicycle contains a simplistic frame, rubber wheels and attachable accessories such as a basket, rack and cart. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Chainless Mobility:** The concept of chainless bikes offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in transportation, reducing maintenance needs and providing a smoother ride. - **Maintenance-free Design:** The trend towards maintenance-free bikes opens up opportunities for innovative materials and mechanisms that can enhance durability and convenience for consumers. - **Modularity and Accessories:** The rise of modular bikes and attachable accessories allows for customization and personalization, creating opportunities for innovative designs and product offerings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Chainless bike frames and maintenance-free designs present opportunities for bicycle manufacturers to develop innovative products that meet the growing demand for low-maintenance transportation options. - **Transportation:** The emergence of chainless bikes and maintenance-free designs open up opportunities for transportation companies to provide efficient and cost-effective mobility solutions for urban commuters and environmentally conscious consumers. - **Outdoor Gear and Accessories:** The trend of modular bikes and attachable accessories creates opportunities for outdoor gear and accessory companies to develop innovative products that enhance the functionality and versatility of bicycles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plastic-Forward Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcyl-bike.md) - [Drivetrain-Devoid Concept EBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-ebike.md) - [Minimalist Bicycle Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravel-line.md) - [Compact Foldable City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-cycle.md) - [Featherweight Bicycle Drivetrains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-drivetrain.md) - [Unconventional E-Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendler.md) - [Sleek Bicycle Store Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-store.md) - [Recycled Plastic Waste Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igusbike.md) - [Vibration-Absorbing Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beltdrive-ebike.md)